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Photograph of a silver-and-gold utsava murti pair seated on a red-maroon cloth throne under a fringed canopy, decorated with thick garlands of white jasmine, yellow marigold, red flowers and green leaves. The male deity wears an orange-red turban, a blue garment and a diamond-studded necklace and holds a trident; the female deity wears a gold and red brocade sari, layered necklaces and a tall crown. Before them are brass bowls of white flowers, a bell, a plate with kumkum and vibhuti, and a kalasha-like tray. Evening sky and a lit pathway with a directional sign reading 108 Ananda Linga are visible behind. A figure in white clothes stands at the left edge of the background. Deity murti.

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Photograph of a processional deity murti pair seated on a red-draped platform at dusk, garlanded with marigolds, jasmine and green leaves. The figure on the left wears an orange turban, a blue garment and a trident, while the figure on the right wears a gold crown, a red-and-gold brocade sari and layered silver necklaces. Brass plates of white flowers, a small bell and lamps sit at the base, with a canopy with red and gold fringe above and a person in white clothing partially visible at the right edge.2011-05-17January 14 20092009-01-14A photograph of a golden deity murti pair seated on a throne-like dais within an arched frame of marigold and rose garlands in yellow, red, purple, white and green. The figure on the left wears a red and gold turban, a crown-like headdress, a golden trident, a multi-strand gold necklace with a red and green pendant, and holds a hand in abhaya mudra. The consort on the right wears a white and multicoloured headdress with a rounded ornament, gold jewellery with green stones, and a gold-and-pink sari. Below them hangs a large white flower garland with green stone ornaments. Stone pillars with carved details frame the background. No physical people are visible.2013-01-02March 07 20132013-03-07A photograph of two deity murtis seated side by side on a stone pedestal inside a carved stone shrine, lit against a dark background. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti-style cloth, a silver crown and a silver chest ornament, and holds a raised hand. The figure on the right wears a green skirt, a gold crown with red flowers and white garlands. Both are dressed with heavy garlands of white jasmine and red and green flower strands that frame the shrine. A large golden kalasha-like base and brass oil lamps sit in front, draped with garlands and a blue-beaded necklace. No people are visible.Two metal murti figures are seated side by side under an orange draped canopy in a temple shrine. The figure on the left, with a red turban and a trident-like weapon raised in one hand, wears a teal garment with a pink cloth below and is draped in red and yellow flower garlands with purple accents. The figure on the right wears a tall ornate crown, a white pearl necklace and a red-and-yellow flower garland, and holds a trident beside a gilded arch. Both are adorned with heavy jewelry and kumkum on the forehead. No living people are visible, so this is a photograph of deity murtis decorated for worship.2011-01-31A photograph of two decorated deity murtis seated side by side on a raised pedestal inside a stone shrine. The figure on the left wears an orange and gold dhoti, a tall crown, a large silver necklace and a purple-edged shawl, and holds a trident-like staff. The figure on the right wears a green and red sari, a jewelled golden crown and layered silver necklaces. Both are framed by garlands of white flowers and red and green leaves arranged in arches, with red blossoms and a kalasha-like object at their feet. No living people are visible.Two golden murti of a deity couple seated side by side on a raised pedestal, decorated for alankaram. The figure on the left wears a tall crown with a crescent moon and a green stone, a trident in one hand and a small ornate ceremonial object in the other, with a white and gold dhoti and layered silver necklaces. The figure on the right wears a tall jewelled crown, a blue and gold sari, heavy silver jewellery and a trident. Both are framed by garlands of white jasmine and red, orange and green flower strands, with a gold-coloured canopy or kalasha-like object in front. No physical people are visible.Photograph of two metal deity murtis under pink silk drapery in a temple shrine. The figure on the left has a red turban with gold ornaments, a crescent-shaped headdress, multiple arms holding a trident and a damaru-like drum, and garlands of white, yellow, purple and green flowers draped over the shoulders. The figure on the right wears a white and pink jeweled crown, a red and orange sari, layered gold necklaces and bangles, with a similar flower garland. Both have red tilak marks on the forehead. The statues are not people; no physical people are present.2013-05-27June 30 20132013-06-30A photograph of an ornate temple shrine dominated by two large gilded metal deity murtis seated side by side on a green draped platform against orange fabric. The figure on the left wears a tall crown, heavy jewelled necklaces and holds a ritual object in one raised hand; the figure on the right wears a jewelled crown and garlands. Both are heavily adorned with red, yellow and white flower garlands. In front, a dark stone linga is wrapped in red and orange cloth, encircled by a gold band and decorated with rudraksha beads and garlands. A white marble figure of a seated deity, adorned with jewellery and a white flower garland, sits in front, flanked by brass oil lamps and a brass lamp stand, with a pink lotus at the base.2012-07-30A photograph of two life-size metal murti figures seated side by side on a yellow satin-draped throne, dressed in red garments with silver-and-jewel embellishments. The figure on the left, a male deity murti with a red turban and crown, holds a trident and raises one hand in blessing; a rudraksha mala hangs on his chest. The figure on the right, a female deity murti in a red outfit with a tall jewelled crown, rests a hand on a green sprig-decorated stem and wears layered gold necklaces. Both have bare feet with silver anklets. The seat is framed by garlands of yellow, red, purple and white flowers, and rose petals lie on a white cloth in the foreground.2010-12-28